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FORT LAUDERDALE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is
28.7%
cheaper
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$35,654
in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Columbia
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
56.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.0% higher
Commute
41.6% lower
Health
16.2% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.4% lower
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